From tour operator representative to tour organiser
12 of the 24 essential skills of a tour organiser are already essential for a tour operator representative — about 50% of the job, before you learn anything new.
These numbers compare two occupations, not you and a job. What you personally already cover depends on what you have actually done.
- 12
- skills carry over
- 12
- would be new
- 50%
- of the target job covered
- 24
- essential skills of a tour organiser
What a tour organiser does
Tour organisers are in charge of managing and supervising the itinerary of a touristic voyage and provide practical information to tourists.
What carries over
12 skillsEssential in both jobs. This is the part of the move you have already made.
- apply foreign languages in tourism
- assist clients with special needs
- build a network of suppliers in tourism
- engage local communities in the management of natural protected areas
- geographical areas relevant to tourism
- handle personal identifiable information
- maintain customer service
- manage conservation of natural and cultural heritage
- manage health and safety standards
- manage visitor flows in natural protected areas
- support community-based tourism
- support local tourism
What would be new
12 skillsEssential for a tour organiser and not for a tour operator representative. Note that the taxonomy describes activities rather than tools, so some of these may be things you already do under a different name.
- build business relationships
- check travel documentation
- coordinate performance tours
- handle veterinary emergencies
- inform tourist groups on logistical times
- liaise with guest facilities providers
- local area tourism industry
- organise entry to attractions
- organise transportation of tour groups
- oversee all travel arrangements
- perform services in a flexible manner
- welcome tour groups
Other moves from tour operator representative
2 roles- travel agent18 skills in common
- travel consultant11 skills in common
← tour operator representativetour organiser →The other way round
No account needed to start
How far are you from being a tour organiser?
MyNodes reads your CV once, maps it to this same taxonomy, and shows you which roles you are already closest to and the few skills that would open the most doors. The file is deleted as soon as it has been read.